Churches in Mexia, Texas¶

This document provides a list of notable churches in Mexia, a city with a rich history tied to the railroad and the Texas oil boom.

Baptist¶

First Baptist Church of Mexia
Denomination: Baptist
Pastor: Dr. Robert Blackmon
Address: 500 E Carthage St, Mexia, TX 76667
History: Organized in 1872, this church has deep roots in the community, with some of its founding members coming from the pioneer-era Springfield Church (est. 1846). It has a Texas Historical Marker and a long legacy of supporting missions and serving the Mexia area.
Source: firstbaptistmexia.com

First United Methodist Church
Denomination: United Methodist Church
Pastor: Jaime McGlothlin
Address: 203 N Canton St, Mexia, TX 76667
History: A long-standing and significant congregation in Mexia, FUMC is an active member of the Horizon Texas Conference of the UMC. The church has a substantial membership and plays a vital role in the spiritual life of the community.
Source: fumcmexia.org

St. Mary's Catholic Church
Denomination: Catholic
Pastor: (Not listed on website)
Address: 607 N Bonham St, Mexia, TX 76667
History: As the only Catholic church in Limestone County, St. Mary's serves a diverse and widespread community. The parish is dedicated to the living worship of God and fulfilling its mission as disciples of Jesus Christ through the celebration of the Sacraments and witnessing His love to others.
Source: stmarysmexia.org

First Presbyterian Church
Denomination: Presbyterian
Pastor: (Not listed in historical records)
Address: 209 E Carthage St, Mexia, TX 76667
History: This church has a rich and layered history, beginning in 1871 as a Cumberland Presbyterian congregation in the nearby community of Springfield. After moving to Mexia, the church constructed its current "Prairie Gothic" building in 1898. It is the product of several historical mergers, reflecting the changing landscape of American Presbyterianism. The church has a Texas Historical Marker detailing its unique story.
Source: Texas Historical Commission